Trying Hoosiers after Running R-Compounds?
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Richard
Are you dead set on the hoosiers? I know a lot of the local T1/z06 guys prefer the v710. They get a lot longer wear out of it as opposed to the R6 (or A6). I have data to show that a good driver can drop a 1:29 (shaved RA1)to a 1:26 (v710) on our local roadcourse.
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Are you dead set on the hoosiers? I know a lot of the local T1/z06 guys prefer the v710. They get a lot longer wear out of it as opposed to the R6 (or A6). I have data to show that a good driver can drop a 1:29 (shaved RA1)to a 1:26 (v710) on our local roadcourse.
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Times are relative. Also keep in mind that X amount of time on track 1 does not = X amount of time on track 2. Also like RA1 to NT01: some may be faster on NT01s (as a driver) than being able to get the most out of an RA1, when both tires are able to produce similar times.
As you can see I'm in albuquerque. If you take a minute to search the internet, you'll find there's only one roadcourse nearby, which the original poster and I have already discussed in the past.
http://www.sandiamotorsports.com/
Of course. I was just providing what limited feedback that I can. As another point of reference, my SCCA STU prep'd Evo does 1:32.9xx on RE01R street tires. Of course with temperature, YMMV. My point though was I have full data logs if anybody wants to look at it.
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http://www.sandiamotorsports.com/
Times are relative. Also keep in mind that X amount of time on track 1 does not = X amount of time on track 2. Also like RA1 to NT01: some may be faster on NT01s (as a driver) than being able to get the most out of an RA1, when both tires are able to produce similar times.
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As you can see I'm in albuquerque. If you take a minute to search the internet, you'll find there's only one roadcourse nearby, which the original poster and I have already discussed in the past.
http://www.sandiamotorsports.com/
http://www.sandiamotorsports.com/
The Hankook 245/40/17 Z-214 work really well on the stock rims. I use the C50 compound here on the east coast to try to match the compounds temp. requirements. I also run Toyo R1R 255/40/17 for my "rain" and street tires and have had no fitment issues. Last season I ran thru a set of Bridgestone RE01 in a 245/45/17 also with no issues. All the tires listed have to do double duty..Track + AX. For what it's worth........Pete
I ran these for the first time this weekend. With ambient temp around 65, I ran them about 36psi hot on Saturday, and upped them to about 38-39psi hot on Sunday. I don't take tire temps, so no idea there.
Overall, I gained 1.1 seconds on a 1.8 mile course. This was going from a 255 NT01 to a 245 R6 on a 17x9 rim. However, I think a lot of that is from further studying my traqmate data and finder a bit better line through a few of the corners.
In saying that, I wasn't crazy impressed with the R6's. I think I might have overdrove them a little and greased them up trying to squeeze out more time on Sunday. Anyone have any advice on how best to extract the maximum grip (pressure, camber, technique) out of these bad boys?
lol....Not much help since I posted this question in April!
I ran these for the first time this weekend. With ambient temp around 65, I ran them about 36psi hot on Saturday, and upped them to about 38-39psi hot on Sunday. I don't take tire temps, so no idea there.
Overall, I gained 1.1 seconds on a 1.8 mile course. This was going from a 255 NT01 to a 245 R6 on a 17x9 rim. However, I think a lot of that is from further studying my traqmate data and finder a bit better line through a few of the corners.
In saying that, I wasn't crazy impressed with the R6's. I think I might have overdrove them a little and greased them up trying to squeeze out more time on Sunday. Anyone have any advice on how best to extract the maximum grip (pressure, camber, technique) out of these bad boys?
I ran these for the first time this weekend. With ambient temp around 65, I ran them about 36psi hot on Saturday, and upped them to about 38-39psi hot on Sunday. I don't take tire temps, so no idea there.
Overall, I gained 1.1 seconds on a 1.8 mile course. This was going from a 255 NT01 to a 245 R6 on a 17x9 rim. However, I think a lot of that is from further studying my traqmate data and finder a bit better line through a few of the corners.
In saying that, I wasn't crazy impressed with the R6's. I think I might have overdrove them a little and greased them up trying to squeeze out more time on Sunday. Anyone have any advice on how best to extract the maximum grip (pressure, camber, technique) out of these bad boys?
Youre right, its a total misconception that one is going to be significantly faster by throwing on "slicks." You learned first hand that its not that simple. Setup, tire pressures, temps, the track, and driving style all play a role. I can tell you one thing for sure, for TT, the A6s are definitely faster than the R6s. If you want to win (looking for every last tenth), you will have to run the A6s.
From what I'm reading and playing back in my mind - I think I drove the R6's a bit too sloppy. It's hard to find the 'edge' in these as their so quiet! I can feel them sliding from time-to-time but it's difficult to gauge.
That's what I hear about the A6's too. If I can get some more contingency tires at the next event, I might pop for the A6's next time.
From what I'm reading and playing back in my mind - I think I drove the R6's a bit too sloppy. It's hard to find the 'edge' in these as their so quiet! I can feel them sliding from time-to-time but it's difficult to gauge.
From what I'm reading and playing back in my mind - I think I drove the R6's a bit too sloppy. It's hard to find the 'edge' in these as their so quiet! I can feel them sliding from time-to-time but it's difficult to gauge.
From my experience with hoosiers (oval track) and slicks in general they will loose a bit of air over time and I've been told its because the rubber is slightly porous so the air actually leaks through it. Nothing to worry about just make sure they're filled each time you head to the track.
Thats normal. Dont quote me on this, but i think the guys at Hoosier recommend to air out the tires if youre going to store them mounted for a long period of time. Check with them to make sure, but i remember hearing that somewhere. Btw, were you able to get your OEM boost lines sorted?
Thats normal. Dont quote me on this, but i think the guys at Hoosier recommend to air out the tires if youre going to store them mounted for a long period of time. Check with them to make sure, but i remember hearing that somewhere. Btw, were you able to get your OEM boost lines sorted?
Yep, got the lines I needed - thanks. Did I mention that about 2 hours after I paid Mike I found my original stockers? haha. Well, I've got a backup now!